Oman's Sohar Aluminium to boost production capacity

MUSCAT, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Oman’s Sohar Aluminium plans to spend $35 million over the next five years to boost production capacity, chief executive Mohammed Al Masoudi told reporters on Thursday.

The work is expected to increase annual capacity by about 28,000 tonnes of primary aluminium, he said. The company currently produces 375,000 tonnes of primary aluminium a year in the form of hot metal, with two main local consumers.

Oman Aluminium Processing Industries takes 50,000 tonnes per year while Oman Aluminium Rolling Co takes 140,000-160,000 tonnes. A third major consumer of the output is being arranged, Masoudi said. Some of the production is exported.